A Winter Sunset in Suburban Sydney, Australia
WordPress tells me my download space is all but used up. Some of you already know about my other blogs. They are mentioned in previous posts.
So, in the event that this is it *for here*, I thought I’d chose something appropriate: a winter sunset…
It’s only in winter that we in Sydney are treated to such wonderful colours. This is a view from a street near our home.
Enjoy!
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Misty morning
Here in Sydney it’s winter-time, and lately the morning light has been masked by fog on more than one occasion. Sometimes, a light shower or two of rain causes a similar effect.
It’s quite pretty to see the river and surrounding banks clouded with mist. At least, I think it is. 🙂
So I hope that you will appreciate this photograph taken of one such scene scene on the Georges River in the morning.
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Australian Scene
One of the attractions of living near a natural bushland park lies in the easy accessibility of beautiful scenery. The bark of this big tree is quite delightful to the eye, and who can resist the water views?
An ideal place for recreation…
In the park
Do you love the scenery of Australia?
In this photograph one can see some wonderful old gum trees against a backdrop of the Georges River. Many beautiful parks are to be found along its banks.
Such lovely surroundings are perfect for walking. Who knows what birds, flowers or other delights one will discover?
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The view from Dolls Point
Not so long ago, Ron and I had dinner in a Club at Dolls Point, in Sydney’s Botany Bay Foreshores.
The view from the window struck me as quite delightful. Through gentle light I could make out the moon. I could see the park below, and even some Ibis strutting along.
It’s a special time of a day, as darkness begins to fall…
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Look at me!
Hello, I’m up here!
Not in my usual spot, in the trees or on the ground. No. I’m spreading my wings and trying something new.
And now, get ready: I’m going to laugh….
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Gathering on the shore
I don’t know whether or not today’s cooler and overcast weather is responsible, but this morning the cockatoos certainly made their presence felt.
In a major burst of activity they swooped, squawked, flew to the highest trees, and gathered on the shore.
While I was treading water in the baths I observed much of these goings-on. And so it continued…
Such engaging and amusing characters!
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Bats in the sky
Bats in the night sky. A sight unfamiliar to me.
Recently, Ron and I had dinner at a club in Tempe, not too far from the city of Sydney. It was a short walk back to our car, and on the way my eyes turned skywards. And then I saw them…
Bats! A colony of them, making their way in the cloudy, ever-darkening sky.
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What is it like, where you live? Is it quiet, bustling or something in-between?
I guess it’s pretty quiet where I live.Especially when one considers that the city of Sydney is little more than a half-hour’s drive from here.
There’s a mixture of grass and cement foot-paths. The feature common to all streets is trees. Some are exotics, but the trend is for natives such as Bottlebrush and Gums. This is a wonderful idea, especially when the beautiful western Australian Red-flowering Gums are chosen. I’m certain the native birds welcome the nectar-bearing flora.
So, here’s a picture of our front outlook the street.
Wish someone had cut the grass…
Our outlook
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It seems quite a while, several months at least, since the first of the Flannel Flowers revealed its simple yet glorious petals in the local park.
Australian Flannel Flowers
While many plants have given up for the season, a few have found new life and kept on blooming.
Since they rank very highly on my list of favourite Australian wildflowers, this is a delightful bonus.
Enjoy!
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